Technical Director - Young Auditorium - 19649
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ATTENTION:
The Young Auditorium in the Department of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Technical Director (Technical Director, AR010).
To schedule a tour of the facilities, please contact Jay Craggs at 262-472-5630.
JOB DETAILS:
The Technical Director has ongoing responsibility for all of Young Auditorium’s technical operations and for all performance related equipment. The Auditorium’s Technical Director is the resident authority on the use and operation of all in-house systems including; lighting, sound, video, staging, rigging, computer systems, rental equipment, as well as outside technical support service. The Technical Director reports to the Auditorium Director and works closely with the auditorium staff, touring companies, and campus and community users to determine and deliver high-quality customer-friendly technical support. This is accomplished with a stage crew consisting of students that are hired, trained and supervised by the Technical Director and as appropriate volunteer workers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Three years of experience in technical theatre management and/or professional concert sound and lighting production (including sound, lighting, rigging, audio visual and recording)
- Ability to adjust schedule to meet the needs of this position
- Customer-friendly interpersonal skills that enable relating well to the diverse students, faculty, administrative staff, community members and professional contacts that this position encounters
Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in a technical theatre arts related field or equivalent professional technical direction experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Duties:
- Serve as technical operations director for all events presented in Young Auditorium, providing professional quality technical support including obtaining and operating equipment and services to fulfill contractual obligations
- Effectively plan and advance dates for all technical requirements, staffing, and logistics for all performances with all Young Auditorium facilities users, and specifically with Young Auditorium contracted professional touring artists
- Maintain excellent relationships with campus/community peers and directors, and other venues and technicians to aid in staffing, equipment rental/loans, and other resources
Supervisory Duties:
- Provide friendly leadership and guidance regarding all technical needs for all groups using the Young Auditorium facilities
- Recruit, train, and lead a well-trained UWW student stage and technical crew
- Develop and administer training programs for the stage crew
- Utilize volunteers from volunteer pool for tasks, where possible
Safety Duties:
- Ensure safe working conditions and practices for all users. Follow and insure adherence to local and national public assembly, building, NFPA, ANSI, ETCP, and OSHA codes, regulations and best practices
- Work with Young Auditorium Director to plan and implement evacuation/shelter-in-place procedures for artists and backstage staff
Maintenance Duties
- Maintain a full equipment inventory and replacement schedule
- Coordinate preventative maintenance and repair for Young Auditorium equipment
- Implement policies relating to the usage of equipment and the facility
- Develop long range planning for the equipment and infrastructure of the facility
Office Duties
- Assume leadership role and provide project management for facility Art, Lighting, Media, and beautification projects
- Compute and process billing for technical services provided
- Responsible for payroll of student technical crew
- Develop and implement a budget to determine and minimize staffing expenditures
- Complete Young Auditorium special projects and programs as assigned
- Attend Young Auditorium staff meetings
- Actively engage with and support Young Auditorium team
Supervision Received
- This position receives supervision from the Director of Young Auditorium
Supervision Exercised
- This position supervises part time student employees, road show personnel, private contractors hired to provide special services, and volunteers
This description attempts to indicate the kinds and levels of responsibilities given to this title and shall not be construed as defining all specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct, and control the work of their employees. Statements of employee duties are not intended to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of responsibility.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Whitewater’s main campus is located in Whitewater, with a branch campus in Rock County, in the city of Janesville. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offer the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.
The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These include both on-campus and online programs, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary programs.
UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the nation. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division-III level. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting annual salary of $58,000.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by June 5, 2023 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Jay Craggs
Art Program Director - Young Auditorium
262-472-5630
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional references
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